Wellesley Comeback Versus Tufts Halted Due To Rain (4-6-08)

In Game 1 of the Wellesley-Tufts match-up, stellar pitching carried both teams throughout the duration of the game. Wellesley fell victim to a Jumbo offensive onslaught in the top of the seventh inning that they were unable to work themselves out of. Through the first six innings, Junior pitcher, Beej Grundlock, allowed one hit and no runs. During these same six innings, the Blue collected four hits but were unable to push a run across the plate. In the top of the seventh inning, Tufts scored nine runs on six hits highlighted by timely singles, a double, and a homerun. Wellesley made an effort at a comeback in the bottom of the seventh inning. Senior, Alex Coari singled and was able to advance to third base when First-Year, Alison Davis, struck for a double. Coari would score the Blue's lone run of the contest on a sacrifice fly.

Game 2 began well for the Blue as they scored three runs off of four hits in the bottom of the first inning. Davis opened up the inning with a walk and would later score on a Tufts' wild pitch. Wong singled and scored on a Sophomore, Alex Warren grounder to third, Wood doubled, and Sophomore, Shawna McCreadie singled. McCreadie's single drove in Wood. Weather conditions were poor throughout the entire day and play was discontinued in the bottom of the second inning. Prior to the discontinuation, Tufts scored one run.